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Emergency assistance

Families or adults with low incomes experiencing household emergencies such as evictions, utility shutoffs, or other household emergencies may qualify for this cash-grant program.

Eligibility

  • The cash-grant must be enough to resolve the emergency.
  • You have to meet income guidelines. 
  • You can't have received Emergency Assistance within the past 12 months. Some counties may make you wait longer.
Emergency Assistance and Emergency General Assistance

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider“

Apply for Emergency Assistance

Online

MN Benefits

Phone

Call us for an appointment at 507-328-6500.

We have staff that can help you fill out applications, answer your questions, and guide you through this process.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday

In Person

Staff are available in our office to help you. Bring with you the items listed in the Required Proof Checklist.

Come To:
2117 Campus Drive South East
Suite 100
Rochester, MN 55904

Phone:
507-328-6500
855-282-3390 (Toll-Free)

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